Grab your running shoes and get ready for some muddy fun this weekend with Spring Break at the Lake. On Saturday March 29, the creators of the Irvine Lake Mud Run are transforming Oak Canyon Park at Irvine Lake into a muddy oasis filled with obstacles that will satisfy any runner's need for adventure.Those who participate in this mud

Green Scene Plant & Garden Show 2014When: April 12-13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd., FullertonFor just one weekend, the Fullerton Arboretum will be the home of the Green Scen

A multitude of colors flew across the sky, creating an eccentric dust cloud during the Holi Festival of Colors on March 8 in Norwalk. People from all walks of life and surrounding areas, including many from Orange County, came together for a day of fun a

If you’re looking to take a break from the pub crawl scene this year, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day sustainably and avoid a green-beer hangover at the Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa, which will be hosting its eighth an

From the cold Arctic seas in the north, to Mexico’s warm and shallow lagoons down south, gray whales travel thousands of miles to nurse and feed every spring, allowing those throughout coastal regions an opportunity to feast their eyes on the magnificent marine mammals firsthand.Every year, more than 100,000 Orange County resid

They come from the dark, cold waters of the Arctic Circle off St. Lawrence Island and from the shallows off the Inuit villages of Gambell and Savoonga, beneath the fog that lay over the water even during the summer feeding months. What has been a glorious parade for whale watchers this winter season under a drought-warmed blue sky started back i

It’s difficult to deny the appeal of a romantic dinner date, which is always a crowd-pleaser. On the other hand, an unconventional day outing might be just what you need to spice things up. Whatever your plans for Valentine's Day, the important thing is that you make plans. (Trust us.) To help you out, here are a few local ideas:

HITTING THE BOOKThe Book of Mormon, the Tony Award-winning religious satire musical, is returning to LA. Written by "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and co-created with Robert Lopez, the Broadway juggernaut (which grossed in excess of $1 million a week in New York City) comes to t